2 - Distortion of Fluid Particle
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What is the difference between laminar and turbulent flow?
💡 Hint: Think about the patterns of movement.
What is the role of viscosity in the laminar sublayer?
💡 Hint: Consider how thickness impacts flow near surfaces.
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What defines the boundary layer thickness?
💡 Hint: Think about where the flow characteristics change significantly.
True or False: In a turbulent boundary layer, the fluid particle does not experience distortion.
💡 Hint: Consider how speed differences can affect particle shape.
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A flat plate experiences a laminar flow transitioning to a turbulent flow after certain distance. Describe how you would calculate the boundary layer thickness at a point where the velocity approaches 99% of free stream velocity.
💡 Hint: Consider using empirical correlations for boundary layer flows.
Given a velocity profile and the fluid properties, derive the expression for the momentum thickness in the boundary layer.
💡 Hint: Think about the conservation of momentum principles.
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